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New Stamps Released from New Zealand

Parrots In te reo Māori, the indigenous language of Aotearoa New Zealand, kākāriki is the term used to describe the small parakeets found on the mainland and surrounding islands. All species and subspecies of New Zealand parakeet share the characteristic of green plumage, and kākāriki also serves as the word for this colour.The stamps depicts […]

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British Antarctic Territory Inviting Entries  for Stamp Design Competition: Discovering Antarctica

The theme for the competition – ‘Discovering Antarctica’ – can be your own interpretation. It could cover the initial discovery of the continent, modern day discoveries, or discoveries you have made from learning about Antarctic and its wildlife online or on TV 2020 marks 200 years since the discovery of the Antarctic continent. To celebrate, […]

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Indian Paintings through Postage Stamps

By Ganesh Prasad Chowdhury Philately is very important ad famous hobby .Philatelic stamps are something different from the normal stamps. Such stamps are released on specific occasions and in limited number. The hobby of stamps collection is popularly known as philatelic hobby. It needs sincere effort and knowledge. The stamps are required to be kept […]

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Newly Issued German Envelopes

Anniversary letter “150th birthday Ernst Barlach” Ernst Barlach – pioneer of modernity:Shaped envelope with special postage stamp and information sheet (A4) and postcard (format: 18 × 13 cm). Date of Release:2nd January 2020,Format: 23.0 × 16.2 cm 175 Years of the German Physical  Society The German Physical Society will celebrate its 175th anniversary in January […]

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Permanent Philatelic Exhibition at Chennai Post Office

A permanent philatelic exhibition was established at the renovated Electric Theatre hall of the Anna Salai Head Post Office,Chennai in 2017. The Electric Theatre, which houses the permanent exhibition, has facility of  screenings of documentaries and short films on philately for the visitors. The permanent exhibition is open on all working days, including Saturdays from […]